TV channels & antenna towers in Pulaski, Virginia
Pulaski has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVA (CW), 26 miles to the WNW.
Network channels in Pulaski
| Station | Channel | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CWWVVACW | 6.2 | 26 mi | 303° WNW | Good | Bluefield, WV |
| CBSWDBJCBS | 7 | 36 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Roanoke, VA |
| CWWFXRCW | 27.2 | 36 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Roanoke, VA |
| IONWPXR-TVION | 38 | 36 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Roanoke, VA |
| NBCWSLS-TVNBC | 10 | 36 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Roanoke, VA |
| FOXWVNS-TVFox | 59.2 | 50 mi | 5° N | Weak | Lewisburg, WV |
| CWWCWGCW | 20 | 52 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Lexington, NC |
| NBCWXII-TVNBC | 12 | 52 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Winston-Salem, NC |
| ABCWSET-TVABC | 13 | 66 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Lynchburg, VA |
| CWWWCWCW | 21 | 66 mi | 73° ENE | Good | Lynchburg, VA |
| ABCWOAY-TVABC | 4 | 66 mi | 342° NNW | Poor | Oak Hill, WV |
Over-the-air TV in Pulaski
With roughly 8,890 residents, Pulaski is a town in Virginia. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 5 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.
By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Roanoke, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Roanoke's stations.
The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 13 (WSET-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WDBJ), NBC on channel 10 (WSLS-TV), Fox on channel 59.2 (WVNS-TV), CW on channel 6.2 (WVVA) and ION on channel 38 (WPXR-TV). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.
Which way to point your antenna in Pulaski
Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Pulaski sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
Four network stations, WDBJ, WFXR, WPXR-TV and WSLS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles east of Pulaski (73° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.
Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pulaski at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.
All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pulaski, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.
Antenna and amplifier advice for Pulaski
The farthest main network tower for Pulaski is WSLS-TV (NBC), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.
WSET-TV (ABC), 66 miles east and WVNS-TV (Fox), 50 miles north, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.
Other stations near Pulaski
Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.
| Station | Distance | Point antenna | Est. signal | Licensed to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WLFBFull power | 29 mi | 295° WNW | Good | Bluefield, WV |
| WJDG-LDLow power | 34 mi | 286° WNW | Poor | Grundy, VA |
| WBRA-TVFull power | 36 mi | 73° ENE | Fair | Roanoke, VA |
| W15EF-DTranslator | 41 mi | 208° SSW | Poor | Sparta, NC |
| W05AA-DTranslator | 42 mi | 72° ENE | Poor | Roanoke, VA |
| WJDW-LDLow power | 43 mi | 284° WNW | Poor | Tazewell, VA |
| WAPW-CDClass A | 43 mi | 257° WSW | Weak | Abingdon, Etc., VA |
| WLXIFull power | 52 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Greensboro, NC |
| WUNL-TVFull power | 52 mi | 154° SSE | Good | Winston-Salem, NC |
| W32EW-DLow power | 52 mi | 64° ENE | Poor | Roanoke, VA |
| WYAT-LDLow power | 56 mi | 116° ESE | Poor | Martinsville, VA |
| W30EF-DTranslator | 56 mi | 224° SW | Poor | Jefferson, NC |
| WSWP-TVFull power | 60 mi | 349° N | Weak | Grandview, WV |
| WZTS-LDLow power | 62 mi | 350° N | Poor | Summersville, WV |
How Pulaski compares with the rest of Virginia
With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Pulaski ranks 216th of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.
36% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Christiansburg, 21 miles away.
Setting up an antenna in Pulaski: step by step
- Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
- Point it toward 73° ENE, the direction of WSLS-TV (NBC), 36 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
- Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
- Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
- Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is ABC in Pulaski, VA?
ABC is on channel 13 from WSET-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles ENE of Pulaski. Estimated signal: fair.
What channel is CBS in Pulaski, VA?
CBS is on channel 7 from WDBJ, broadcasting from 36 miles ENE of Pulaski. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is NBC in Pulaski, VA?
NBC is on channel 10 from WSLS-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles ENE of Pulaski. Estimated signal: good.
What channel is Fox in Pulaski, VA?
Fox is on channel 59.2 from WVNS-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles N of Pulaski. Estimated signal: weak.
What channel is CW in Pulaski, VA?
CW is on channel 6.2 from WVVA, broadcasting from 26 miles WNW of Pulaski. Estimated signal: good.
How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pulaski?
25 transmitters within 70 miles of Pulaski; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.
Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Pulaski?
Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Pulaski sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.
What kind of antenna do I need in Pulaski?
Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up ABC and Fox from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.
Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pulaski?
WSET-TV (ABC), 66 miles east and WVNS-TV (Fox), 50 miles north, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.
Is there an app to find TV towers in Pulaski?
Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.
TV channels in nearby Virginia cities
- Radford13 mi
- Wytheville18 mi
- Bland19 mi
- Pearisburg19 mi
- Hillsville20 mi
- Christiansburg21 mi
- Blacksburg24 mi
- Floyd27 mi
- Galax28 mi
- Rural Retreat29 mi
- Bluefield31 mi
- Tazewell41 mi
- Patrick Springs43 mi
- Marion43 mi
- Salem43 mi
- Cave Spring44 mi
Nearby cities in other states
- Princeton, WV28 mi
- Bluefield, WV29 mi
- Mount Airy, NC39 mi
- Union, WV40 mi
- Sparta, NC42 mi
- Hinton, WV44 mi
- Dobson, NC45 mi
- Alderson, WV47 mi
More: all TV stations in Virginia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pulaski; signal estimates ignore terrain.